Purtis Creek State Park Camping
in December
🏕️ 74 campsites🚗 3 hr from Austin📅 Book in July
Booking Purtis Creek State Park in December
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a December trip, the booking window opens in July. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in December
Quiet winter camping — easy reservations and some of the year's best night skies.
Park Highlights
- ✓Trophy largemouth bass fishing
- ✓Strict catch-and-release policy produces big fish
- ✓50-boat limit ensures peaceful experience
- ✓Dense woodland with excellent birding
- ✓Swimming area on the lake
- ✓4 miles of hiking trails
Tips
- →This is one of the best catch-and-release bass lakes in Texas
- →Only 50 boats allowed at a time — arrive early on weekends to get on the water
- →Artificial lures only in certain areas — check regulations before fishing
- →Bring binoculars — the woodland birding is excellent